It’s true that *Green Lantern* is a really bad movie. I was already aware of its poor reputation—I’d heard about it over the years and seen Ryan Reynolds himself joke about this 2011 film. And now, having watched it, I can definitely understand why. Initially, I questioned whether it could be as awful as people said, but it absolutely is! Reynolds' acting isn’t great; it seems he was still in his rom-com phase rat…

This movie is twenty years old, and I continue to enjoy it. It’s admittedly centered around Ryan Reynolds in skimpy underwear, and he’s undeniably appealing for nearly two hours. He portrays "Hal," a somewhat unreliable test pilot who jeopardizes his company’s valuable government agreement, largely due to the equally attractive "Carol" (Blake Lively). Simultaneously, this nebulous villain—one who thrives on fear—has …

It served its purpose well enough for someone seeking vibrant visuals and action, like myself. Going in, there wasn't much anticipated beyond avoiding disappointment, and generally, it delivers on that front. This feels like a comic book movie content to forgo the usual tropes of a tortured protagonist or shadowy villainous schemes; instead, it embraces a certain playful quality. It’s got a bit of a campy feel, which…